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In reply to the discussion: RFK Jr: We need to stop trusting the experts... Trusting the experts is not a feature of science or democracy [View all]womanofthehills
(10,989 posts)CDC says we need a tetanus shot (DTaP/DTP) every 10 years as adults.
Oregon Health & Science University experts say we have antibodies to tetanus for 30 yrs or more if we had our childhood shots. Many European countries dont give tetanus vaxx to adults who had their childhood shots.
OHSU -Adults dont need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children, study finds
U.S. currently recommends booster shots for adults every 10 years
Adults do not need tetanus or diphtheria booster shots if theyve already completed their childhood vaccination series against these rare, but debilitating diseases, according to research published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
The conclusion aligns with the World Health Organizations recent recommendations to only routinely give adults tetanus and diphtheria vaccines if they didnt receive a full series of shots as children. In the U.S., the CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices still recommends all adults receive booster shots every 10 years.
https://news.ohsu.edu/2016/03/22/study-shows-tetanus-shots-needed-every-30-years-not-every-10
Frances experts say to get your tetanus shot every 20 yrs & other European countries mostly say you are protected by your childhood shots.
EXPERTS disagreeing!!
Remember when eggs would give us a heart attack and processed seed oils were good for us. We were told processed margarine was better for our health than butter. Instead of bacon & eggs we were told to eat glyphosate contaminated oatmeal.
I have college educated friends who still believe eggs are bad for you ???
Three women friends - who if they have a rare egg - its only the whites. Thats what experts in the past told them and they will believe that till they die. .